The 20 Best Splenectomy Doctors near Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Splenectomy near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Chan is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julia Shelton is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shelton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Undescended Testicle, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Shelton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Shilyansky is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shilyansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Splenectomy. Dr. Shilyansky is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Slovak
    Accepting New Patients

    Jan Franko is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Franko is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Anjali Sharathkumar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sharathkumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Hemophilia A, Blood Clots, Splenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sharathkumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Internal Medicine

    MercyOne North Iowa Internal Medicine Residency

    1010 4th St. SW, Suite 305, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nithin Karnan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Karnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdomyolysis, Cardiogenic Shock, Myocarditis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Splenectomy. Dr. Karnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center

    1378 NW 124th St., 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Page is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy. Dr. Page is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Maxwell is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Maxwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Krista Haines is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Haines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Splenectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Haines is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Imran Hassan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Ileostomy. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hira Shaikh is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Multiple Myeloma, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kalvin Zee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Peptic Ulcer, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ottumwa Regional Health Center

    1001 Pennsylvania Ave, 
    Ottumwa, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Weiler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ottumwa, Iowa. Dr. Weiler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenectomy. Dr. Weiler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients

    Hisakazu Hoshi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hoshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Mesenchymoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Hoshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Experienced in Splenectomy

    Genesis Medical Center-Davenport

    1227 E Rusholme St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suzette Johnson-Futrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Johnson-Futrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Johnson-Futrell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Kollmorgen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kollmorgen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Kollmorgen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Silverman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Silverman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prajwal Dhakal is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dhakal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy. Dr. Dhakal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    James Howe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Howe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Pancreatectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Howe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Soorih Shaikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Aplastic Anemia, Jaundice, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Anemia, and Splenectomy. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Splenectomy doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Splenectomy doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Splenectomy doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Splenectomy doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Splenectomy doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Splenectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Splenectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Splenectomy doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Splenectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Splenectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Splenectomy doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Splenectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Splenectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Splenectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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